Manchester bulky waste collection
One free collection of up to 3 items a year, then £32 for up to 3 items or £64 for up to 6 items. Everything Manchester will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 18 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Manchester queue
Don't want to wait? Can't lift to kerbside? WasteSpeed collect in your area on a scheduled day each week, from £199.
Council crews in Manchester collect from the kerbside only. WasteSpeed's two-person crew carry from any room of the house, on a scheduled day each week, price fixed before we arrive.
- Exact price shown before you pay
- Full refund until 6pm the evening before
- Any room, any stairs, two-person crew
- Reuse first, landfill last
What Manchester collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes and large furniture
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines and other white goods
- Carpets and rugs
Will not collect
- Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles)
- Bathroom suites and kitchen units
- Garden waste
- Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals
- Car parts and tyres
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be placed at the front of the property, on the pavement or kerbside
- Crew and vehicle must be able to access and lift items safely at a short distance
- No collections from front gardens, driveways or bin stores
- Only the items stated at the time of booking will be collected
Kerbside-only rules are the norm across the UK; crews are not insured to enter your home. If nobody can get your items outside, see your options when you can't lift it.
No lifting at all with WasteSpeed: a two-person crew carry from any room of the house, on your area's route day each week, from £199. Book online →
Charges in detail
One free collection of up to 3 items a year, then £32 for up to 3 items or £64 for up to 6 items.
- One free collection of up to 3 items, available once every 365 days
- £32 for up to 3 items once the free collection has been used
- £64 for up to 6 items
Free route: One free collection of up to 3 items is available once every 365 days
Before paying for a fridge, sofa or anything reusable, check the free collection routes: charity reuse crews collect good furniture at no cost.
Book with Manchester
Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council, Town Hall Extension, Albert Square, Manchester, M60 2LA
Phone: 0161 234 5000
Official links
Manchester bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Manchester?
One free collection of up to 3 items a year, then £32 for up to 3 items or £64 for up to 6 items. One free collection of up to 3 items, available once every 365 days. £32 for up to 3 items once the free collection has been used. £64 for up to 6 items. One free collection of up to 3 items is available once every 365 days
What bulky items will Manchester collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Fridges and freezers, Washing machines and other white goods, Carpets and rugs. We could not confirm Manchester's own published item list, so this reflects what's typical elsewhere; the council page has the final word.
What won't Manchester take?
Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles), Bathroom suites and kitchen units, Garden waste, Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals, Car parts and tyres, Commercial or trade waste.
How do I book a bulky waste collection in Manchester?
To book in Manchester: online. The official booking page is linked further down this page.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Manchester?
Most council crews will not enter your home. If you cannot wait or cannot lift, WasteSpeed run a private collection from any room of the house in your area, from £199.
Nearby councils
Provenance. Checked 18 August 2026 against manchester.gov.uk. Charges and rules change; the council's own page is always the final word. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it within the week.